08 Apertura
Tiros Libres: Copa Sudamericana, The Return of el Loco, and Huevo
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As River Plate head coach Diego Simeone waited in the airport after his teams 3-1 defeat this past Sunday to San Martín, a loss which essentially ended the squad’s Apertura title hopes, he was approached by a group of fans who told him quite simply that the players needed to, “poner huevo.” They promptly turned, [...]
Apertura 2008: San Martín (T) 3 - 1 River Plate
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River ahora juega dos finales, la Sudamericana y conta Boca.
River now play two finals, the Copa Sudamericana and against Boca.
-Fox Sports Commentators
So there you have it everyone, River are out of the Apertura race. No Bi-Campeon, no 34th league title to carry us into Christmas and New Year’s. After an abysmal display this past [...]
Category: 08 AperturaApertura 2008: River Plate 1 - 2 Vélez Sarsfield
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It’s gone from bad to worse.
After their 2-1 defeat this past Wednesday at home to Vélez Sarsfield, River Plate not only extended their winless streak to 4 games, handing coach Diego Simeone his first home defeat since taking over as manager, but the team’s best forward Radamel Falcao suffered an injury that will keep him [...]
Category: 08 AperturaApertura 2008: Arsenal de Sarandi 2 - 2 River Plate
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Any hope that River were going to come out looking more improved from their first 4 league matches were dashed this evening as los millonarios yet again dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal de Sarandí. Despite a strong second half, the team continued to disappoint with their on field performance, and as a [...]
Apertura 2008: River Plate 2 - 0 Rosario Central
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River left it late at the Monumental yesterday, scoring two goals with less than ten minutes left to defeat Rosario Central 2-0 in their 2008 Apertura home debut. And while the last minute heroics left the fans happy with the win, it could not hide the still many answered questions as los millonarios move forward [...]
Apertura 2008: Colon 1 - 1 River Plate
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The current champions of Argentina began their title defense in less than convincing style this past Sunday, earning a 1-1 draw away to Colón de Santa Fe to kick off the 2008 Apertura.
After the loss of Juan Pablo Carrizo leading the defense in front of goal, and missing the creativity of Alexis Sanchez and [...]
Meet River’s Newest Players
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With the start of the 2008 Apertura only hours away, here’s a brief look at some of Diego Simeone’s newest editions to the squad, who will help los millonarios retain the league title at the Monumental, as well as fight for the club’s first ever Copa Sudamericana.
MARTIN SEBASTIAN GALMARINI
Position: Midfielder
Previous Club(s):
2002-08: Tigre
FACUNDO QUIROGA [...]
Ariel Ortega to Leave River
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According to a report just posted on La Pagina Millonaria, Ariel Ortega is set to leave River Plate and join United Arab Emirates club Al-Ain Football Club, in a 10 month loan deal worth $500,000.
The surprise deal comes only days after Ortega suffered yet another relapse as a result of his ongoing battle with alcoholism, [...]
Torneo de Invierno: River Plate v. San Lorenzo
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River Plate are moments away from kicking off the Torneo de Invierno in Mar del Plata, taking on a new look San Lorenzo de Almagro, without Andres D’Alessandro and now managed by Miguel Russo after Ramon Diaz left Argentina to coach Mexico’s Club American. The mini tournament also features Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata [...]
Tiros Libres: Back Offsides
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So it seems that it is now my turn to write the infamous Offside “apology for my recent lack of posts,” post. But I promise I had a good excuse. Finally settled into my new digs in San Diego, and with that pup competition of the Euros finally behind us, I can now settle on [...]
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